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Which case do you think is best and why?

I m looking for a nice case on eBay that is not more than $50. Which case is your favorite and why?
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I dont usually buy on ebay so i cant help much there. But i can tell you all the cases ive tried.
Otterbox Defender - did not fit well so i did not purchase at the store. Screen protector is lousy. Phone rattled in case.
Casemate Toughcase - again did not fit my gsm nexus well. Gaps in silicone and i do not like the larger than necessary gap between the usb and headphone plugs. Also was a dust magnet. Should have learned my lesson with the first toughcase i tried for my galaxy s.
Diztronic TPU - have two of these. Rev 1 both in matte black and matte smoke. Great cases except the volume rocker section but Rev 3 should address that. I recommend.
Rearth Ringke Slim - currently using this case. Color i have is matte black and it is a great case.

Case Mate POP! It is not too bulky, offers good protection, good grip without attracting lint. Fits the extended battery perfectly.

lynseyw said:
Case Mate POP! It is not too bulky, offers good protection, good grip without attracting lint. Fits the extended battery perfectly.
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I have the casemate pop and Love it, but I need to use my ebay bucks so I figured why not get another case.

Had 3 cases for my Nexus as my review for them are as follows:
Case-Mate Barely There - Price was too high considering the kind of case you were getting. As it's known for, it provides very little protection but was also very slim. I would have less issue with it if it covered the top and bottom of the phones fully but it oddly didn't. With it on, it looked more like a shell instead of a case. I would not recommend this as it seems like you are paying for brand name here. Might as well get a full body protector from Zagg or Ghost Armor instead of this IMO.
Otterbox Commuter - This was a good case. If you are looking for something that will protect your phone without being extreme (like using the Defender) then this is perfect. Adds bulk for protection but also looks great as well. Best of both worlds and recommended for those that want above average protection while not needing it to look like a beast. Fairly difficult to take off so don't get it if you get into opening up your phone a lot.
Diztronic TPU Matte Smoke Grey - This was the best of the bunch for me. Price wise, it can't be beat at $10.00 with a workable screen protector. Looks wise, smoke grey is beautiful on the Nexus as it looks natural (Nexus is grey to begin with). It adds only a little bulk so it doesn't look like a case swallowed your phone. Feel wise, matte is definitely the way to go. I've had glossy cases before and it always left grime, oil, and fingerprints. Matte feels and looks very clean and provides a little grip. Protection wise, I'd say it provides average protection. I've always used TPU cases and they can take drops from normal heights. TPU is fine for my rather un-extreme lifestyle. Finally, Diztronic's customer service is top notch. Had an issue with the volume keys and they are sending me out a replacement case with the keys cut out. No need to return the old one. Would definitely buy from them again because of that as I have high confidence that they can rectify any issues.
So there you have my mini-reviews. It is obvious that I favor Diztronic as they seem to hit the sweet spot for my preferences. Best of all words in all the things that are important to me.
Hope you guys find a case that works well for you too.

Enhanced said:
Diztronic TPU Matte Smoke Grey - This was the best of the bunch for me. Price wise, it can't be beat at $10.00
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Is there a Canadian source for these?

ChrisAG said:
Is there a Canadian source for these?
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From their website at www.TPU-cases.com. Free shipping too.

sabooher said:
Rearth Ringke Slim - currently using this case. Color i have is matte black and it is a great case.
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Mind posting some pics of this? Thanks!

I don't know if they have one for nexus but case-mate barely there series of cases are cool because they are the thinnest but are still shatter proof. I have never liked adding bulk to my phone with a case so it works for me.

xlxcrossing said:
I don't know if they have one for nexus but case-mate barely there series of cases are cool because they are the thinnest but are still shatter proof. I have never liked adding bulk to my phone with a case so it works for me.
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They may be shatter proof, but they only protect the better cover and rear sides of the phone. It's a half-solution at best. Waiting on Rearth and will report back.

sabooher said:
I dont usually buy on ebay so i cant help much there. But i can tell you all the cases ive tried.
Otterbox Defender - did not fit well so i did not purchase at the store. Screen protector is lousy. Phone rattled in case.
Casemate Toughcase - again did not fit my gsm nexus well. Gaps in silicone and i do not like the larger than necessary gap between the usb and headphone plugs. Also was a dust magnet. Should have learned my lesson with the first toughcase i tried for my galaxy s.
Diztronic TPU - have two of these. Rev 1 both in matte black and matte smoke. Great cases except the volume rocker section but Rev 3 should address that. I recommend.
Rearth Ringke Slim - currently using this case. Color i have is matte black and it is a great case.
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Case-Mate Tough Case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420043 they're working on it.
I had bought a Case Mate Tough skin case for my phone, and it's had a lot of issues with the power button fit, it would turn off and on by touching the area anywhere near it. I looked around case-mate.com and noticed this case is not on their website, so I contacted Case Mate and they say it's a known issue, and are going to ship me a new one when they come in sometime during in the next 2-4 weeks.. Good customer relations.
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Ghost Armor...
No added bulk, adds just enough extra grip, protects from scuffing/scratching. Obviously, not gonna give the same shock protection in a fall.. but then I've seen guys with TPU cases drop the phone and shatter a screen. (with gorilla glass)
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/50315473/1/Ghost Armor?h=ea117b

Just got my Seidio Active today. As with all Seidio cases, it is awesome. I had the Incipio double case from Verizon, which is a similar concept. But the Active is a lot smoother and looks way better. Great amount of protection, minimal bulk. I actually prefer the way it feels with the case on compared to bare. It gives a nice feeling to the volume/power buttons.
As a bonus, I got the Royal Blue one, and the color perfectly matches the blue theme of ICS. I highly recommend it. There is also a version with a kickstand, too. Here is a link to what I got.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSK3SSGNL-RB
I'm a bit of a Seidio fanboy, as all of my devices have Active cases on them. But you can't really beat the protection and style. No huge logos, and the color of the hard shell really gives it a nice look. Dropping the phone with the case on barely does anything to the case, let alone the phone.

IXIKelsonIXI said:
Just got my Seidio Active today. As with all Seidio cases, it is awesome. I had the Incipio double case from Verizon, which is a similar concept. But the Active is a lot smoother and looks way better. Great amount of protection, minimal bulk. I actually prefer the way it feels with the case on compared to bare. It gives a nice feeling to the volume/power buttons.
As a bonus, I got the Royal Blue one, and the color perfectly matches the blue theme of ICS. I highly recommend it. There is also a version with a kickstand, too. Here is a link to what I got.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSK3SSGNL-RB
I'm a bit of a Seidio fanboy, as all of my devices have Active cases on them. But you can't really beat the protection and style. No huge logos, and the color of the hard shell really gives it a nice look. Dropping the phone with the case on barely does anything to the case, let alone the phone.
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I have the kickstand-ed version and I must agree that it is a really well designed enclosure system. Works really well with the extended battery/cover. My previous Seidio case was the Active Extended for the Thunderbolt and that setup was the main reason why I decided on Seidio.

This is my favorite case and its probably the best value.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...CRYLIC-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
It features 3 layers including the screen protector and doesn't make the phone huge, yet keeps the phone well protected. $29.99 and I couldn't be happier.
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Went with a casemate pop over my usual Otterbox commuter choice. And am completely satisfied with its impact protection. Adds bulk but most do. Also grabbed a few TPU's off ebay for some variety. Coupled with some Carbon Fiber Ghost Armor. Im loving my (GSM) SGN
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Disappointed with my SGP Spigen Neo Hybrid Case

So after seeing pictures of it for a while and finally seeing peoples reviews for the case i finally bought the infinity white case. I already had a couple of ebay cases while i was waiting to get something a little more "premium" so i pulled the trigger on the Neo Hybrid. I received it today and have to say it is not what i expected.I already knew about the buttons being too sensitive and the case being more purple than blue so no surprises there, but being advertised as a tpu case i thought this would fit the phone much more tightly the way every tpu case ive ever bought off of ebay for $2 has felt. the tpu portion of the case was either made too large or from a different kind of material because it feels loose on the phone to me. the bumper that goes around the case is meant to keep the tpu tight to the phone, and perhaps add another layer of protection but it tpu along the front of the screen feels very loose and is even a bit sharp to the touch because of its square shape. this is the case i had been using for the past month and i loved the feel, but not so much the look of it. I actually couldnt decide which color i wanted and bought the orange one as well a couple of days ago and it looks like ill be sending them both back in favor of my $4 ebay case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-PC-TP...670415?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e6f7fe08f

Just a quick question, did you get the Neo Hybrid Lumi or the Color?

it was the color series with the purple/blue case and white bumper frame, now i have an orange lumi on order and i can only assume it is going to have the same feel to it. way more bummed about how loose the case feels and the way the rim around the screen is really jagged feeling and not rounded at all.

I've got an orange Lumi coming in today, I'll post anything if it disappoints. They looks so damn good in the pictures, especially with the white GS3. I just had to pull the trigger

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I've got an orange Lumi coming in today, I'll post anything if it disappoints. They looks so damn good in the pictures, especially with the white GS3. I just had to pull the trigger
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the case looks nice but be ready not to use it or modify it so the buttons work. I already emailed them and sent pics in. The little bumpers are way to high so it causes the sensitivity to go through the roof

I don't have one yet but I am very disappointed in the colour selection. How can you not have a black/black like all the others before it? The old ones never sagged on me so I personally want a black/black with the good old silicon and polycarbonate frame.
Don't see it happening though.

SGP products suck in terms of "fit", I had an ultra thin air for my SII, the worst case ever, since then I decided not to purchase sgp again.
Case Mate for the win!!! Very recommended!!! Great quality and fit!!!
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misha25 said:
the case looks nice but be ready not to use it or modify it so the buttons work. I already emailed them and sent pics in. The little bumpers are way to high so it causes the sensitivity to go through the roof
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I emailed them about the button issue too. They seem to know about it and said I'm getting an updated version of the Color in mid-August.

lsv-1 said:
SGP products suck in terms of "fit", I had an ultra thin air for my SII, the worst case ever, since then I decided not to purchase sgp again.
Case Mate for the win!!! Very recommended!!! Great quality and fit!!!
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I ordered their leather pouch because I seriously loved their screen protectors. The pouch was so tight I had to use a razor blade to cut the seams to remove my phone. The pull tab broke off as I was trying to remove my phone with it.

i think theres something to be said for mass producing cases. all the generic ebay tpu cases seem to fit perfect, havent had an issue yet. they all fit nice and snug, cutouts are perfect, the buttons arent as tactile and clicky as more expensive cases but theyre still easy to press

I agree with the OP, I got the neo hybrid lumi in green and I think that this case just feels cheaply made, this is definitely not worth paying $26. My cheap tpu case I got off eBay for 3 bucks is 100 times better than this. The camera cut off holes for this aren't even properly aligned and the case does not fit the phone very well. And also with the issue with the buttons. I highly suggest that no one should buy this case. It's a terrible case and cheaply made and over priced. I'm disappointed with the way this case turned out. I put a bad review on SGPs website to warn other buyers but they would not even post my review. Screw you SGP lol
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Was waiting for a review like this... really unsure if to order it.
How bulky is it in comparison to the Incipio Sillicrylic? I can't decide between the two.

Yonatanl2 said:
Was waiting for a review like this... really unsure if to order it.
How bulky is it in comparison to the Incipio Sillicrylic? I can't decide between the two.
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I highly suggest you go with the incipio case. The Sgp case is not worth it.
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Hey Angie have you had any other cases for your gs3? If you notice while the case is on the phone the bit that runs around the edge of the screen can be moved very easily. The band is what makes the case stick to the phone and difficult to take off. My dislike is with the actual tpu case. Which is much more flimsy and soft than most tpu cases

no the band is the only thing that fits the phone well, im referring to the bit on tpu that sticks out past the band around the edge of the front glass, if you nudge it at all its very lose and also is very angular and uncomfortable to touch

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that is so weird because i have no issues with the cameras and holes not aligning with the cutouts, as you can see from the pictures. And the fit is very snug. This is my first SGP case purchase so did I just get lucky? I haven't use the Incipio so I cant compare the two but in terms of bulkiness, I don't find this to be bulky at all. it's very thin and sleek. However, if you are looking for something that's very durable, this might not be the case for you.
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Yeah I think you did get lucky, because the cut out on mine was not even centered like how it is with yours. The holes on mine came down more to where the camera, lights and speakers are. And in the front, the top part of the tpu covered the silver bezel but hardly covered the bottom part. Close enough to where it looks like the tpu was sagging. I was so pissed that I literally wanted to cover the case in gasoline and burn it for how ****ty, it was lol. I honestly think that the feel of the case just feels so cheap. I have a few other tpu cases I purchased on eBay at a much cheaper price that felt more of a high quality than that piece of crap that sgp made lol. But alas, I returned it back to sgp with an e-mail stating that they did a piss poor job with the case lol.
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I guess I'm another of the lucky ones. My cutouts fit perfect, and I have no issues (besides the whole oversensitive buttons issue) but I can relate to the whole "looseness" thing.
As far as TPU cases go, the NeoHyb is definitely not cut to be "tight-fitting" like the some of the other TPU cases I've seen. Without the band, the TPU base IS loose fitting.
With the plastic band though, the entire assembly is tight enough that any attempts to pull it off usually takes the battery cover along with it.
Also, the TPU is more pliable and softer then most other TPU cases I've seen, which makes the "loose" feeling even worse, but I take it it's made that way for better impact absorption.
It's definitely not soft and stretchy like silicone though, which I hate.
So, is the NeoHybrid a perfect case? No. The plastic band is too thin, too slippery. The TPU back is not rough enough. The buttons don't really work without modifications. The TPU rim around the screen, as the OP said, feels "sharp" enough out of the box to be slightly uncomfortable.
Yet, for some God forsaken reason, I like the bloody bugger and I think 20 odd dollars is a fair price for it - considering I've dropped the phone a couple of times already and the case has been doing what it's paid for with aplomb.
YMMV though.
I DO have the Incipio Faxion - another TPU/Polycarb hybrid case I've seen out there - on order though, and plan to do a comparo as soon as it arrives.
Considering I got both at around the same price, it should be an interesting comparison.

I think people are being unreasonable here. This case isn't supposed to be as hard as other TPU cases. That is why there is a polycarbonate hard frame. The whole design philosophy of the Neohybrid is super soft inside with hard shell structural support. I am glad they went for the silicon feel.
The capdase soft jacket feels basically like silicon for anyone going for that type of case. The modello is quite hard by the way. Almost as rigid as a hard snap on shell.

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I think people are being unreasonable here. This case isn't supposed to be as hard as other TPU cases. That is why there is a polycarbonate hard frame. The whole design philosophy of the Neohybrid is super soft inside with hard shell structural support. I am glad they went for the silicon feel.
The capdase soft jacket feels basically like silicon for anyone going for that type of case. The modello is quite hard by the way. Almost as rigid as a hard snap on shell.
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Doesn't feel super soft to me.
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angie4u said:
did you check if the reseller was selling genuine SGP product? because i almost got a GLAS.t screen protector from a site that was selling it like.. $8 cheaper than SGP but I wasn't sure so I emailed them.. they told me they were fake. maybe it was poorer quality because it was imitation.. but it boggles my mind why anyone would want to imitate $30 items...
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I ordered it straight from SGP when they were doing the pre orders. So I'm pretty sure it's genuine unless they're lying and are just making some fake products. They gave me my money back though so it's all good. I'm pretty sure those cheap imitations probably turned out better than their genuine product lol.
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[REVIEW] Amcase Ultra Slim Case

Hey guys this is my review of the Amcase Ultra slim case for the nexus 5. This is my first time doing a review so I'll cover what I like and don't like. I took pictures of the case on the Nexus 5 with my Galaxy S3 camera so it might not look that great. I took a seperate picture of the case itself with my Nexus 5 so you could have a better idea on how it looks.
Pros
Very nice percision fit (takes effort to get it off)
Great material it's similar to the same grippy material on the black nexus 5 cases
Feels great in your hand
Barely notice the case at all
Cons
No protection if dropped
Finger prints (Not really a big con but that's why i bought a white nexus)
Don't like that the buttons are not covered like spigen (Personal preference)
No protection on top or bottom edges
Overall this is a really nice case if you're going out to a nice event and want a stylish looking case. I never noticed how bulky my spigen hybrid was compared to this. I will use spigen for the protection it offers from drops but I'll have this for when I want my phone to look good and feel like it's naked.
Edit: Here's the amazon link http://www.amazon.com/amCase-Slim-F...qid=1384892370&sr=8-4&keywords=amcase+nexus+5

I just posted a review on Amazon for this. Overall a pretty nice case. If anything I'm returning the Spigen
Full disclosure The Mfr sent me the item to test out, however I take the price of the item into full account basing my review.
Very minimalistic case that is similar to the Spigen Ultra Fit Slim case which I had before and will be comparing against.
Pros:
1) Soft touch on this case is "softer" and does not collect fingerprints as much
2) There are no sharp edges like on the Spigen cases
3) Cheaper than the Spigen case in price
4) Works with Qi Chargers (as to be expected from thin cases)
Pro or Con:
1) There is no edge lip where the power button and volume rockers are. Good because this makes it easier to press the buttons. But it is slightly less protection in that area, though that is questionable
2) Camera cutout is a teardrop rather than 2 circles. Doesn't really seem to be a big difference either way.
Con:
1) Wish there was more coverage on top and bottom. There is slightly more edging around the corner for the spigen cases
2) Logo is more tastefully done for the Spigen rather than the amcase (Spigen case is engraved in)

I have the AmCase Ultra Slim case as well, and here are my thoughts:
+ GREAT feel. Smooth, soft and rubbery. Does show fingerprints and grease, like most other soft-touch matte black finishes.
+ Maintains slim design of Nexus 5.
+ Flash module cutout is large, i.e. good. (Other cases with tiny, circular flash module cutouts produce distorted photos when flash is used because the flash bounces off the sides of the tiny cutout and reflects back into the camera lens).
+/- Extremely slim. Thinner than Spigen Ultra Slim.
+- Very slight lip wraps around to the screen and lifts the screen maybe .5mm off the surface of a table. Enough to protect the screen from a grain of sugar, but not enough to protect against a grain of salt.
- Top and bottom of phone are left open and not protected by the shell. Other similar snap-on shell-style cases for the Nexus 5 (I've owned 3 so far) protect the top and bottom very slightly. This case has even less top and bottom protection.

I love the feel of this case! I can't get enough of it lol. I switch it out between my spigen ultra hybrid when I don't need the added protection.
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FuMMoD said:
I love the feel of this case! I can't get enough of it lol. I switch it out between my spigen ultra hybrid when I don't need the added protection.
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Funny, this is exactly what I'm doing lol Best slim case for the money. (And I honestly believe this is the best slim case even if the price is doubled) I would easily recommend amCases from now on.
I have a video review if you guys want to check it out:

Just received mine literally a few minutes ago from UPS. Easily the best slim case so far and way better than that crappy Reearth Ringke slim case. I have the white Nexus 5 and it feels really nice and premium on the phone. Added the needed grip I was missing and you can barely tell it is on the phone. Not to mention no sharp corners. I recommend this case to anyone looking for a nice, quality slim case. For 5 dollars, hell you can't go wrong lol.

Not really helping my addiction lol
Just ordered Amazon Prime should be here Wednesday.......... Thanks I think lol

BaNkS said:
Just received mine literally a few minutes ago from UPS. Easily the best slim case so far and way better than that crappy Reearth Ringke slim case. I have the white Nexus 5 and it feels really nice and premium on the phone. Added the needed grip I was missing and you can barely tell it is on the phone. Not to mention no sharp corners. I recommend this case to anyone looking for a nice, quality slim case. For 5 dollars, hell you can't go wrong lol.
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It is such a nice case right! First time I had such a case that felt so good in my hands.
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Philly Jim said:
Not really helping my addiction lol
Just ordered Amazon Prime should be here Wednesday.......... Thanks I think lol
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Haha you won't regret it. I already tossed the Ringke slim case I had. lol
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It is such a nice case right! First time I had such a case that felt so good in my hands.
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Totally agree. I love it. I am surprised this case isn't getting the spotlight it deserves.

BaNkS said:
Haha you won't regret it. I already tossed the Ringke slim case I had. lol
Totally agree. I love it. I am surprised this case isn't getting the spotlight it deserves.
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I use it as the benchmark for slim cases. I just ordered some cheap sand cases for a dollar each and they seem too rough on the inside and and the edges too sharp as well. I got spoiled by this case haha.
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Cases that dont ruin the feel of the phone

Been using the neo hybrid for a bit only issue is it adds some bulk because of its square design, also the fact that its not that grippy doesnt help.
Thinking of returning it for a better slimmer case. Any suggestions?
forgot to mentions i am also using the spigen crystal screen protector

TheLastMirana said:
Been using the neo hybrid for a bit only issue is it adds some bulk because of its square design, also the fact that its not that grippy doesnt help.
Thinking of returning it for a better slimmer case. Any suggestions?
forgot to mentions i am also using the spigen crystal screen protector
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For full phone coverage the Diztronic tpu case is fairly thin. For a little less protection the Rinke slim hard case is very thin and keeps the original feeling of the phone.
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I've been very pleased with my Spigen ultra fit. Ringke also has a version, and LG is supposed to have a similar one soon as well (there's thread titled LG hardshell).
The Spigen case probably does not offer the same drop protection since it is a plastic shell, but I like that it at least feels like the phone (both colors' feel/texture are well matched to each phone color's feel/texture), and retains the phone's slim design. My only warning would be to add 4 tiny strips of Scotch tape inside the edges of this case, since some people have reported the case scratching their phone sides upon removal.

I do not recommend ultra fit
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been researching through all the cases espcially the slim ones. Both spigen and ringkes slim one can scratch up the phone and are really sharp on the edges... might just go naked with screen protector , the black nexus 5 feels so good in the hands =)

Mine has no sharp edges. Guess I got lucky!

U should check out skins. I heard good things about dbrand
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herosemblem said:
Mine has no sharp edges. Guess I got lucky!
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was reading the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507313
came to my conclusion from a lot of people's experiences

Snap on case for Nexus 5
I use this Snap on case for my N5 and it really goes well with the look of my phone and do complete justice with it....the case quality is very fine..fine grip..not slippery..can also lay my phone on the table from screen side no worries..protects the phone from both upper and downward ends...and as it is too a kick stand one so I too enjoy the media viewing on it.....I like this one...so you can give a try to it...may be you like it...
thanks !!!

I use a suede pouch for the Nexus 5. Check out sfbags .

Thank you...Jimmy..I had considered...the Amzer case...indeed the texture looks very grippy...and..the kickstand is a nice feature as well...what do you think..about the durability of the kickstand?...I have read in a few reviews..that the kickstand breaks after the first few uses...let us know..what you think...thanks..

I picked up a couple of $3 cheap Chinese imports from Ebay. TPU, gloss black "bumper" with matte-black back. Super thin, just thick enough to negate the camera lens bump. I wish I could tell you the brands, but "generic" is all that comes to mind. One did have a little seam ridge along the very outside edge - which I took care of with a disposable razor. Just shave it off.

Diztronic matte TPU case will meet your needs
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reisa said:
I picked up a couple of $3 cheap Chinese imports from Ebay. TPU, gloss black "bumper" with matte-black back. Super thin, just thick enough to negate the camera lens bump. I wish I could tell you the brands, but "generic" is all that comes to mind. One did have a little seam ridge along the very outside edge - which I took care of with a disposable razor. Just shave it off.
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Same here, I ordered a matte black hard plastic case. Exact same feel as the actual phone and is very slim. For 1.68 free shipping how can you go wrong?!

Ringke slim. Feels like the same exact phone with our a case on but providing protection for the lenses
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Using Spigen Slim Armor. To me, doesn't add me bulk or weight. The back isn't very slick (although it shows fingerprints and smudges pretty easy, but they wipe off just as easily). I like it, very pleased with it. I did get one of the defective ones, but it was replaced very quickly, and now it's fine.
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I bought this case off eBay:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/400619070423?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1
Out of 3 different cases I bought (neo hybrid, bumper, s line) it was the cheapest. To my surprise it also is the best fitting. Felt comfortable in the hand, easy to grip and hold, doesn't feel like its going to slip out of your hand like the neo hybrid.
The neo hybrid is a nice case, but it feels awkward and uncomfortable due to is solid square design. Spigen needs to redesign it with curves around the back for better geip., but it just feels huge to hold in comparison to the eBay one I linked too, and a naked nexus 5
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The rearth slim is as close as you'll get to the naked n5
NX5

I've had ultra slim, neo hybrid, unicorn beetle, cruzerlite experience, and the Diztronic matte. The Diztronic won. Makes the phone actually feel better to hold and is minimalist.
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rukkus said:
I've had ultra slim, neo hybrid, unicorn beetle, cruzerlite experience, and the Diztronic matte. The Diztronic won. Makes the phone actually feel better to hold and is minimalist.
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I agree completely. This diztronic does truly fit the phone like a glove and makes it better to hold. Love it! My 2nd phone with a case from them and they have won over a customer for every phone they support from now on.
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Anyone find an extremely thin case or bumper?

I like bumpers or very thin cases like the ones from bear motion. Amazon has nothing but chunky cases.
Anyone have any luck? Id prefer not to make this phone that much bigger with the case if possible.
Thanks!

osiris355 said:
I like bumpers or very thin cases like the ones from bear motion. Amazon has nothing but chunky cases.
Anyone have any luck? Id prefer not to make this phone that much bigger with the case if possible.
Thanks!
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The Ringke Slim is very thin. Definitely not a case for drop protection. Just one to prevent scratches while placing it down. Got it in clear to show off the Ice Blue.
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Scratch prevention is a good summary. I ordered the Ringke Slim and when I put it on my phone yesterday it just didn't feel like it added much protection at all. Additionally, it's very smooth and I felt like I could easily have it slip out of my hand. Returning it and trying out the Ringke Fusion clear. I really like the Ice Blue color and want to show it off as well. Not many clear case options at the moment.

+1 on the ringke slim. That's what I have from Amazon, and it includes a hard screen protector. While the black ringke is smooth, its almost rubbery feeling and plenty grippy for me. The spigen is similar (have one on my old N5), but is open on top and bottom while the ringke covers all 4 sides.

The official adopted case seems pretty good, a nice balance between medium protection and barely any weight/bulk.
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Hayth said:
The official adopted case seems pretty good, a nice balance between medium protection and barely any weight/bulk.
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I have the clear/frosted Adopted case and I think it is just too bulky. It is fairly thick all the way around the edges and not just at the corners, like the UAG cases that I love. It makes a tall phone even taller unfortunately. I ordered the Rinkge slim, I know it won't have great drop protection but I need a slimmer case.